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October 25, 2020
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Completes 500th Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction Surgery
Our very own Dr. Matthew Kaufman has helped patients from around the world suffering from diaphragm paralysis with this...
February 28, 2018
Dr. Matthew Kaufman – Phrenic Nerve Specialist
A unique area of our practice is our Phrenic Nerve surgery program. Dr. Matthew Kaufman has pioneered state-of-the-art...
February 5, 2018
Phrenic Nerve Surgery Featured in Medical Resource UpToDate
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center is proud to announce that Dr. Matthew Kaufman’s...
July 31, 2017
Phrenic Nerve Surgery for Those Around the World
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction (IFAR) is an internationally recognized practice with special expertise in ...
March 23, 2017
Landmark Study Confirms Efficacy of Phrenic Nerve Surgery
Dr. Matthew Kaufman and Dr. Andrew Elkwood of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction are among the co-authors of a...
November 24, 2015
#GivingTuesday
Axon Advance Foundation is proud to be participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day created and fueled by the power...
August 11, 2015
Jean Marie McCaan – Phrenic Nerve Surgery Testimonial
I am so blessed to have had the phrenic nerve surgery that Dr. Kaufman had performed on Friday, March 13th!
July 1, 2015
Israeli Woman Makes Trip to USA for Specialized Surgery
Patient to Undergo Phrenic Nerve Procedure with Dr. Matthew Kaufman Dr. Kaufman with Revital Haik
September 3, 2014
Patient from Israel Finds Solution for Diaphragm Paralysis
NJ Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Matthew Kaufman, Performs Phrenic Nerve Surgery Gal Cohen*, who was used to a...
May 20, 2014
Update on Diaphragm Pacemaker Patient, Kevin Neary
On March 27th, 2012, Kevin Neary underwent surgery with Dr. Matthew Kaufman in an effort to salvage his phrenic nerve...
February 13, 2014
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Performs Phrenic Nerve Surgery in California
In keeping with his bi-coastal practice of phrenic nerve surgery, Dr. Matthew Kaufman—the only known expert to perform ...
December 13, 2013
Phrenic Nerve Surgery Shown to Lead to Remarkable Recovery
Don Bird underwent phrenic nerve surgery with Dr. Matthew Kaufman in November 2011. After a steady recovery, according...
November 6, 2013
Visiting Doctors to Observe Our Phrenic Nerve & Nerve Decompression Procedures
The Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to...
October 29, 2013
Making Connections: Specialized Procedures Can Help Repair Nerves Affected by Surgery
Article originally published in the Asbury Park Press.
October 18, 2013
Dale Hopkins Sees Nephew Michael Hopkins’ Space Launch Following Surgery
Trip to Russia Possible Following Phrenic Nerve Surgery with Dr. Matthew Kaufman Patient Dale Hopkins, a U.S. Air...
August 7, 2013
Physicians of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction Publish Article on Revolutionary Phrenic Nerve Procedure
The physicians of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, have published an article on...
July 5, 2013
Girl’s Lung Transplant Requires Diaphragm Paralysis Treatment
Specialized Treatment of Diaphragm Paralysis with Dr. Matthew Kaufman Sarah Murnaghan, a 10-year-old from the...
May 29, 2013
Axon Advance Foundation Introduced at Cocktail Party
Members of the Medical Community and its Supporters Gather to Discuss Foundation Plans & Goals Dr. Andrew Elkwood and...
April 23, 2013
Iowa Man Hopes to Celebrate Phrenic Nerve Surgery by Running a Marathon
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Is the Only Known Expert to Perform Specialized Phrenic Nerve Surgery Kurt Matthewson went out for...
February 14, 2013
30th Surgery Makes the Difference
Carpenter Frank Sussina of Bayville, New Jersey, was on the job for 25 years when he suffered his first accident, and...
January 11, 2013
Pediatric Phrenic Nerve Procedures—Children Find Renewed Life with Groundbreaking Surgery
Dr. Matthew Kaufman is the Only Known Surgeon to Perform Unique Phrenic Nerve Surgery Young people are benefiting from...
October 10, 2012
12-Year-Old Fairbanks, Alaska Boy Finally Breathes Easier After Phrenic Nerve Surgery
Dr. Kaufman with Phrenic Nerve Patient, Tristin Loitz
September 4, 2012
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Presents Abstract At European Respiratory Society’s Congress in Vienna, Austria
Dr. Matthew Kaufman
July 5, 2012
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Performs Phrenic Nerve Surgery on 10-Year-Old Swimmer
Grace Doran Back In Her Element
April 6, 2012
Paralyzed Man Receives Pacemaker By Skilled Surgeon Dr. Matthew Kaufman
“I refuse to let this diagnosis define who I am. What will define me is what I do in the future.” That’s what...
March 12, 2012
Paralyzed Football Player to Undergo Phrenic Nerve Surgery with Dr. Matthew Kaufman
(Lansford, PA–March 1, 2012) Carrie Marrero, Robert Marrero’s wife, says her husband “always loved football.” And she...
February 20, 2012
News From Dr. Matthew Kaufman On Diaphragm Paralysis & Phrenic Nerve Treatment
Dr. Kaufman shares an article on diaphragm paralysis and phrenic nerve treatment. In my experience with cases of ...
November 10, 2011
Dr. Matthew Kaufman Performs Specialized Phrenic Nerve Surgery on 25-Year-Old Ohio Woman
Phrenic Nerve Patient Heather Stutzman with Dr. Matthew Kaufman of The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at the...
November 4, 2011
Australian Don Bird Undergoes Successful Phrenic Nerve Surgery
“With this surgery, we have given Don Bird a chance to recover from his injury. My sense of the result is cautious...
November 3, 2011
The Bird Has Landed – Don Bird’s Journey to America
That’s the title that phrenic nerve surgery patient Don Bird gave on his Don Bird Foundation website blog to describe...
September 16, 2011
Phrenic Nerve Surgery Patient Pens Book About Her Procedure
“We are extremely excited about Julia’s successful results, as the procedure has proven to be life-changing for people...
July 1, 2011
Inspiring Patient Testimonial About a Man’s Recovery From Phrenic Nerve Palsy
“After being diagnosed with phrenic nerve palsy, put on oxygen therapy, and told there was nothing I could do, I found...
October 22, 2010
Hope for Phrenic Nerve Injuries
The NJ Plastic Surgeons at the Institute of Advanced Reconstruction in NJ are offering hope to patients suffering from...
December 22, 2009
Rare Phrenic Nerve Surgery Performed By NJ Medical Team Significantly Improves Patient’s Breathing
“This procedure could have profound implications for helping a wide range of patients suffering from breathing problems...
July 14, 2009
NJ Surgeon Restores Diaphragm Function on 43-Year Old Patient
First Known Case in which Nerve Decompression Stimulates Movement in the Phrenic Nerve SHREWSBURY, NJ – June 24, 2009...
November 19, 2007
NJ Medical Team Performs Rare Nerve Graft Procedure to Repair Phrenic Nerve & Paralyzed Diaphragm
SHREWSBURY, NJ – November 19, 2007 – The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center today...